12e EC&T Final Exam - Part 1

The most important data to relay to the Emergency Department when you are delivering a patient to them is:

The descending aorta divides into the two iliac arteries at the level of the:

Two of the MOST common signs of anaphylaxis are:

Virtually all aspects of health care today utilize:

Older patients with abdominal problems may not exhibit the same pain response as younger patients because of:

The trapeziod shaped bone at the top of the sternum is called:

Irregular respirations characterized by increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called:

A mechanical suctioning unit should generate a vaccum pressure of more than:

Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacteria are filtered from the blood by the:

When faced with a patient who is in cardiac arrest and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should:

The most useful tool for moving a patient vertically in a home is:

Your partner seems unusually agitated. Later, you notice the odor of alcoholic beverage on her breath. What do you do?

The ___________________ regulates activities over which we have voluntary control - such as walking, talking, & writing.

A patient who is experiencing aphasia is:

When forming your general impression of a patient with a medical complaint, it is important to remember that:

The chordae tendineae are:

The two processes that occur during respiration are:

Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?

A macrophage is a microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host.

The "Q" in the V/Q ratio stands for:

The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called:

An EMT might injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:

The network of neurons within the brainstem that regulates consciousness is:

Pulmonary edema and impaired ventilation occur during:

A 39 y/o female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital. What type of consent of care is this?

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:

The three major parts of the brain are the:

Standing orders have the same legal authority and legal status as as orders given to you by a physician over the radio.

A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?

When assessing a patient with signs and symptoms of shock, it is important to remember that:

A 62 y/o male is found unresponsive. Your primary assessment reveals that he is apneic and pulseless. You should:

A young female is unconscious after ingesting a large amount of aspirin. You will MOST likely find her respirations:

Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?

Observations made when forming a general impression of a patient would include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway?

The ___________ accounts for the largest portion of the brain (about 3/4ths).

In Loco Parentis means:

Heroin is an example of a(n):

Subcutaneous injections deliver the medication:

The body's response to stress involving alarm response, reaction, and resistance followed by recovery is called:

___________ is the capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from distress.

The appendicular skeleton comprises:

60 y/o man C/O pain. He is conscious, alert, and denies shortness of breath. The MOST appropriate question to ask him...

Which of the following conditions would affect the “Q” portion of the V/Q ratio?

Compassion fatigue results from:

The purpose of a base station radio repeater is to:

Distributive shock occurs when:

Premature diagnosis during a call can be due to what error?

A patient with spontaneous respirations is breathing:

Patients with type 2 diabetes usually control their disease with all of the following, EXCEPT:

An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to:

Cumulative stress reactions are the most important for first responders to understand.

Which of the following is characteristic of a focal-onset aware seizure?

Which of the following abnormal breath sounds indicates obstruction of the upper airway?

The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:

An 81 y/o woman fell and struck her head. She is found to have severe kyphosis. How should she be immobilized?

Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:

An EMT's scope of practice is most commonly defined by medical law.

Shock is the result of:

Therapeutic communication uses communication techniques to encourage patients express how they are feeling.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder symptoms may include:

Mobile Integrated Health Care is a method of delivering health care that...

The large hole at the base of the skull that the spinal cord passes through is called:

An example of an anti-inflammatory is:

Type 1 diabetes:

You are working a crash and need a second ambulance. You cannot contact dispatch with your portable radio. You should:

The bones of the wrist are called:

EMTs respond to a heroin abuser who is unresponsive. If they give naloxone to this patient, the EMTs should recall that:

Vector-borne disease transmission occurs by spreading infection by animals or insects that carry an organism.

Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should:

Most prehospital cardiac arrests in adults occur as the result of:

At a flow rate of 6 L/min, a nasal cannula can deliver an approximate oxygen concentration of up to:

Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?

The respiratory distress that accompanies emphysema is caused by:

While assisting ALS with a cardiac arrest resuscitation, you should expect the paramedic to: